For a long time, however, cosplay was seen as nothing but a pastime by some fans because many “adults” raised an eyebrow at ...

Japan’s pop culture, such as anime, manga and video games, has soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars. Consumption of cosplay ...

In Japan, the sakura or blooming cherry trees ... traditional garments and pop culture cosplay. Here’s what I learned. Kimono ...

Lauren Orsini, an author and fan culture expert ... convention in London to see what it meant to them. The word cosplay is a Japanese creation, but the activity itself actually comes from America ...

The Danborian festival, first held in late 2018, has attracted people resembling characters of anime and video games from across Japan ... of organizing a cardboard cosplay show.